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10 books to read in July

By Bethanne Patrick
Jul 11, 2020 7:27 AM - The best thing about social distancing? You have a valid excuse to stay home and read. Of course, some establishments are reopening, and that includes bookstores. Patronize them when you can and remember to wear a mask when you do. You'll want to be safe and courteous as you check out July's bumper crop of new titles.
Book review: Camilla Läckberg's 'The Golden Cage' is a psychological suspense story about vile people doing vile things

By Maureen Corrigan
Jul 9, 2020 6:00 AM - Camilla Läckberg has been dubbed "the Swedish Agatha Christie" for her phenomenal success and workhorse output, but Christie would be aghast at the comparison, particularly given the lewd opening chapter of Läckberg's latest novel, "The Golden Cage."
Book review: 'Conspiracy' tells of gold rush and Gilded Age greed

By Michael Hill
Jul 8, 2020 6:00 AM - Rules, laws and honesty meant little to Alexander McKenzie, a Gilded Age political boss in North Dakota who chummed around with deep-pocketed capitalists and U.S. senators. After gold was discovered in the territory of Alaska at the end of the 19th century, he involved them in his brazen scheme to plunder gold already claimed by miners by secretly rigging the justice system.
New book by Marmion monk comes out July 15

Submitted by Marmion Abbey
Jul 7, 2020 7:57 PM - Father Joel Rippinger's recent sabbatical has brought to fruition a new book, "Struggle and Ascent: The History of Mount Angel Abbey." Pre-orders are now available prior to the July 15 release date.
Review: 'Conspiracy' tells of gold rush and Gilded Age greed

By MICHAEL HILL
Jul 7, 2020 8:53 AM - Author Paul Starobin recounts a jaw-dropping tale of greed in the Gilded Age
Book review: Kevin Kwan moves on with 'Sex and Vanity,' but the characters are still crazy rich

By Angela Haupt
Jul 7, 2020 6:00 AM - Kevin Kwan's new stand-alone novel, "Sex and Vanity" -- following his wildly popular "Crazy Rich Asians" trilogy -- opens at an over-the-top wedding in Capri, Italy, before whisking readers off to the Hamptons. That's a change of scenery for the author, but Kwan again delivers a set of ridiculously rich characters and, of course, his trademark snark.
Book review: At 'Action Park,' danger was the main attraction

By Rachel Rosenblit
Jul 6, 2020 6:00 AM - An early survey of visitors to Action Park, a Vernon, N.J., theme park, asked guests to list what they "didn't like" -- and collected the following answers: "Bees." "Lost my teeth." "Rides are scary." "Almost drowned and lifeguards laughed." Andy Mulvihill and Jake Rossen chronicle the highs -- and lows -- in "Action Park."
Book review: 'In Praise of Paths' reminds us of the incredible power of the simple outdoor walk

By Ilana Masad
Jul 5, 2020 7:15 AM - Living in a Midwestern city during a pandemic means I've been able to keep taking walks, socially distanced, of course. Norwegian author Torbjørn Ekelund is also a fan of walks. That much is clear from "In Praise of Paths: Walking Through Time and Nature," translated by Becky L. Crook.
Book review: Paul Doiron cranks up a suspenseful, fast-paced plot

By Bruce DeSilva
Jul 4, 2020 7:15 AM - The discovery of a badge belonging to a missing Maine game warden sends retired warden Charlie Stevens on a mystery in "One Last Lie" by Paul Doiron.
Book review: Lose yourself in the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien

By Elizabeth Hand
Jul 4, 2020 7:15 AM - After months of lockdown, political unrest and the inescapable threat of environmental collapse, Readers can find escape in John Garth's "The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien," a fascinating, gorgeously illustrated and thought-provoking examination of the landscapes, cities and architecture that inspired Tolkien during his lifelong creation of Middle-earth.

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